Technical Field Experts Jobs recruitment at Syngenta in Nairobi, Eldoret and Nakuru Kenya 2013

 

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies, operating in an exciting and vital growth sector.
By bringing plant potential to life we help solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, such as the need to produce more food from existing agricultural land.
Our values establish what is important to us.

We are looking for self-driven, confident individual to fill the vacant position below:

Technical Field Expert

3 Positions

Reporting to the Commercial Unit Technical Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for leading in-field initiatives that drive the design, communication and implementation of technical crop solutions with a focus to meeting grower needs and driving sales.
 

Location: Nairobi, Eldoret and Nakuru with constant travel within the assigned region.
 
Key responsibilities
  • Identify, communicate and steward measurable technical attributes of products
  • Plan and deliver commercial trials targeted to driving a deeper understanding of Syngenta portfolio of products and solutions
  • Plan effective field trials and implement the same
  • Support sales effort by providing agronomic support, training and coaching to sales team, channel partners, growers and the campaign team
  • Resolve grower issues on the field and identify potential opportunities to address grower needs
  • Provide technical support to the marketing and sales team in launching of products and solutions
  • Stay abreast with changing market needs and identify opportunities for Syngenta to meet changing grower needs
  • Give technical support and maintain relations with distributors and value chain influencers
  • Sign-off labels and technical updates
  • Organize targeted demonstrations and be involved in capturing of successful stories in the field
Skills and competencies
  • Degree in Agriculture from a recognized University or equivalent
  • Over 2 years in-field technical experience
  • Exposure to and experience in vegetable seeds will be an added advantage
  • Proficiency in use of computers
The right candidate for this job will be customer focused a good planner, analytical, a good communicator with great influencing and negotiation skills.
They will be able to work under minimum supervision and ready to travel within their region of responsibility.
How to apply

If you would like to be considered please write in confidence before Friday 16th August 2013.

Enclose your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, remuneration, addresses of three referees and click here to apply online.



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